February, 2022

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Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers

NORML

The cannabis industry created an average of 280 new jobs per day in 2021. That represents a 33 percent year-over-year increase, and it marks the fifth year in a row of annual jobs growth greater than 27 percent. The post Report: Legal Marijuana Industry Employs Over 428,000 Full-Time Workers appeared first on NORML.

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Mississippi Becomes 37th State to Legalize Medical Cannabis With a Law that Provides Limited Access to Patients

Americans for Safe Access

On February 2, 2022, Governor Tate Reeves chose to sign SB 2095 into law, making Mississippi the 37th state to adopt medical cannabis laws. The adoption of these laws is the conclusion of a year-long struggle for the future of cannabis in Mississippi. . In November 2020, Mississippi voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot initiative (74.1% of votes in favor), which authorized the state’s department of health to create a medical cannabis program.

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Cannabis and Heart Health: At a Glance

Leafwell

There is a lot of mixed evidence when it comes to cannabis, cannabinoids and heart health. Overall, it seems that marijuana use has a complicated relationship with the heart, and that its use can have both positive and negative effects on the organ. For this article, we are looking at three heart problems: 1. Chronic Ischemic Heart Disease (narrowed heart arteries) 2.

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‘Kush’ scare hits West Africa

Project CBD

“Kush,” a potent, chemically treated street drug, is wreaking havoc and destroying lives in West Africa. But what’s actually in this illicit concoction, and how dangerous is it?

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Where the Money Grows: Learning the Industry Trends in Medical Cannabis, Recreational Marijuana, Hemp, and Beyond

Speaker: Jonathan Bench, International Cannabis and Securities Business Attorney at Harris Bricken

The U.S. cannabis industry is still in its infancy, even though states began engaging with legalization in one form or another in the late 1990s. Today, many opportunities exist for individuals and businesses that want to engage in the industry. Some want to directly own licensed businesses, while others prefer to keep the industry at an arm’s length and merely profit from it.

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How to clean any grinder – and save the kief!

The Cannigma

The grinder is the unsung hero of the smoking process. In order to pack a bowl, roll a joint, or smoke a blunt, you need evenly crushed cannabis. Sure, you could crumble the weed with your fingers, grind it up with a mortar and pestle, or just use a bag of shake. You can make do without one in a pinch , but as any seasoned smoker will tell you, a good grinder makes a world of difference.

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Virginia: Republican-Led Committee Halts Marijuana Sales Legislation in Party-Line Vote

NORML

"This is an extraordinary disappointment for Virginians who were loudly calling for access to retail sales to begin earlier than 2024, and ultimately a real failure by the legislature to provide for public and consumer safety.". The post Virginia: Republican-Led Committee Halts Marijuana Sales Legislation in Party-Line Vote appeared first on NORML.

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A Year of Obstruction on Medical Cannabis In Mississippi Comes to an End

Americans for Safe Access

The journey here has been a lengthy saga in the abuse of power by the prohibitionist lawmakers and bureaucrats of the Hospitality state who fought tooth and nail against the will of their constituents at every step in the process. It is evident through all of their constant obstruction that, without the overwhelming consent of the voters, state lawmakers in Mississippi would’ve never bothered to pass legislation to improve the quality of life of their constituents.

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Best Rated Dispensaries in Worcester 2022

Leafly

These dispensaries are the very best the county of Worcester has to offer. The post Best Rated Dispensaries in Worcester 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Oral ulcers, gynecologic pain & spinal disorders

Project CBD

Medical scientists validate patient accounts of CBD and cannabis for symptom relief of oral ulcers, gynecologic pain and spinal disorders.

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US cannabis industry fundamentally inequitable, new report finds

The Cannigma

The US cannabis industry has an equality problem. It’s not a new problem, nor a problem limited to cannabis. Yet it is one that cannabis is uniquely positioned, and failing, to address. The War on Drugs had a massive, disproportionate impact on communities of color. And now that legalization is sweeping the country, the cannabis industry is particularly good at continuing to exclude Black, Latino, Indigenous, and other communities of color.

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Flora Growth’s Cannabis Covid Prevention Drug Seeks Emergency Use Authorization In Colombia

Cannabis Life Network

The firm Flora Growth divulged its intention to seek Emergency Use Authorization for a cannabis-based product under the COVID-19 protocols in force in Columbia. Suppose the firm does get the necessary approval. In that case, it will be the first covid-19 prevention product in Columbia based on the cannabis herb. The firm has applied for […]. The post Flora Growth’s Cannabis Covid Prevention Drug Seeks Emergency Use Authorization In Colombia appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Toda

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South Dakota: Republican-Led Committee Rejects Senate-Backed Adult-Use Legalization Measure

NORML

"Lawmakers in South Dakota continue to put their own self-interests ahead of those of their constituents -- the majority of whom wish to see the criminalization of cannabis replaced with a system of legalization and regulation. Lawmakers' failure to advance this issue is a slap in the face to the majority of voters who made their voices heard in the last election.".

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Cannabis Banking: All Businesses are Marijuana Related Businesses

Canna Law Blog

All U.S. businesses are marijuana related businesses (MRBs). By “all” I mean everyone from Amazon to your local hardware store, with very few exceptions. Allow me to explain. Guidance on banking and MRBs. Over eight years ago, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network published the FinCen Memorandum of February 14, 2014 (“FinCen Memo”). FinCen is a Bureau within the U.S.

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Can drug use make you lose your mind?

Leafly

Drug-induced psychosis is a real thing. But which drugs? At what dosage? All these variables matter. The post Can drug use make you lose your mind? appeared first on Leafly.

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Treating Pets with Medical Cannabis

Project CBD

Questions and answers about medical cannabis from veterinary professionals.

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Everything you need to know about gravity bongs (including how to make one)

The Cannigma

A gravity bong is a homemade smoking piece that you can use to light up even if you don’t have papers or a bowl. Sometimes called a “geeb,” GB, or bucket bong, gravity bongs are made from everyday household items, so you can build one when you’re in a pinch or just for fun. But new smokers be warned – hitting a gravity bong is an intense, old-school way of smoking that delivers a powerful punch.

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Scientists in China Develop Non-hallucinogenic Compounds That Relieve Depression

Veriheal

Many may not know that depression is on the rise and is the leading cause of disability throughout the world. If cases of depression are increasing, so are cases of suicide. The need for effective treatment is not only important for restoring one’s health but also for returning functioning and quality of life. Current antidepressants can have some serious side effects, as most pharmaceuticals do.

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Adult-Use Legislative Efforts Advance in Delaware, Maryland, and South Dakota

NORML

Legislative proposals that seek to legalize the adult-use cannabis market have advanced in several states in recent days. The post Adult-Use Legislative Efforts Advance in Delaware, Maryland, and South Dakota appeared first on NORML.

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Nevada:Cannabis dispensary files “ethics” complaint against commissioner over licensing

Cannabis Law Report

The Las Vegas Review Jnl writes. A Clark County commissioner who questioned how an unfinished marijuana dispensary breezed through licensing hurdles at a site just off the Strip has been hit with a state ethics complaint. But the commissioner, Ross Miller, isn’t backing down. Miller called the complaint “absurd and fanciful” Friday and said he will continue to press for answers about how the dispensary, Thrive Cannabis Marketplace, was able to get a business license without a public hearing.

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4 Black Canadian cannabis change-makers you need to meet

Leafly

Black history isn't just for February and celebrating Black excellence in cannabis is something we can, and should, do year-round. The post 4 Black Canadian cannabis change-makers you need to meet appeared first on Leafly.

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The USDA's Hempseed Bank

Project CBD

“If the hemp market is to grow and mature, we need to think beyond cannabinoids.

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How to Smoke a Bong the Right Way

Cannabis Life Network

For many newcomers to smoking, bongs can be quite intimidating and there isn’t always someone to show you how to smoke a bong the right way. The first roadblock is all the bong-related jargon. How can you figure out how to smoke it if you don’t know what it is? Terminology for Bongs Bowl: this […]. The post How to Smoke a Bong the Right Way appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Cannabis Trademarks After Federal Legalization

Canna Law Blog

What will happen with cannabis trademarks after federal legalization? This question comes up regularly, but unfortunately lacks a clear answer (or even an unclear answer). On the one hand, with cannabis no longer unlawful at the federal level, USPTO will be able to register trademarks for cannabis products. But beyond that, nothing is clear. Whose use is it anyway?

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One Year Ago Today, New Jersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession

NORML

It took a decade of legislative politics and nearly three million voters changing the New Jersey state constitution to end cannabis prohibition in the Garden State. The post One Year Ago Today, New Jersey Ended Mass Arrests for Cannabis Possession appeared first on NORML.

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Oregon Psilocybin Advisory Board votes unanimously that each member to disclose personal and financial conflicts of interest in upcoming March Meeting

Cannabis Law Report

Vice. This past Wednesday, February 23, Oregon’s Psilocybin Advisory Board voted unanimously that each member would disclose their personal and financial conflicts of interest during its next meeting in March. The Board is made up of people who were appointed by the governor to create recommendations for the rules for the state’s legal psilocybin services, which begin in January 2023.

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Best Rated Dispensaries in Worcester 2022

Leafly

These dispensaries are the very best the county of Worcester has to offer. The post Best Rated Dispensaries in Worcester 2022 appeared first on Leafly.

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Loneliness, Depression & Our "Inner Cannabis"

Project CBD

Among lonely, depressed seniors, increased circulating endocannabinoids are associated with better adaptation to bereavement.

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Outrageous and Ridiculous – Drug Smuggling Wordsearch

Cannabis Life Network

There’s a famous saying, “Necessity is the mother of creation”, and nothing could be more true for a drug smuggler. When it comes to sneaking in drugs, a smuggler has to call upon all their inner creativity. Sometimes, a bold move can be so brazen that it just happens to work. When it doesn’t, getting […]. The post Outrageous and Ridiculous – Drug Smuggling Wordsearch appeared first on Latest Cannabis News Today - Headlines, Videos & Stocks.

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Use a Lawyer for Drafting Term Sheets

Canna Law Blog

A lot of people want to save a buck during contract negotiations. These folks usually do not not use a lawyer for drafting term sheets or other initial matters. Sometimes, this can work out well. For bigger or more complicated deals, or for deals with a difficult opponent, this can be a bad idea. Let’s look at why. What is the point of a term sheet?

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New York: Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Expedite Adult-Use Cannabis Production and Manufacturing

NORML

The legislation authorizes already licensed hemp growers to obtain temporary conditional licenses to commercially cultivate and process cannabis for the state's forthcoming adult-use market. The post New York: Lawmakers Advance Legislation to Expedite Adult-Use Cannabis Production and Manufacturing appeared first on NORML.